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    Ag

    Silver

    Transition Metal

    Atomic Number: 47 • Atomic Mass: 107.8700 u • Period: 5 • Group: 11

    Electron Configuration: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s² 3d¹⁰ 4p⁶ 5s¹ 4d¹⁰
    Phase: Solid
    Electronegativity: 1.93
    Palladium (Pd)Cadmium (Cd)
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    Overview

    Silver is the chemical element with the symbol Ag and atomic number 47. It belongs to the Transition Metal group and is located in period 5 of the periodic table. It exists as a solid under standard conditions.

    Basic Information

    • Symbol:Ag
    • Atomic Number:47
    • Atomic Mass:107.8700 u
    • Group:11
    • Period:5
    • Category:Transition Metal
    • Phase at STP:Solid
    • Electronegativity:1.93 (Pauling scale)

    Key Facts

    Fun Fact #1

    Best electrical conductor of all elements

    Fun Fact #2

    Used as currency for thousands of years

    Common Uses

    • Jewelry
    • Currency
    • Electronics